AFCEA International and the Federal CIO Council host "Virtual Government 2000," a conference on digital government, at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Call Molly Ryan (703) 631-6238, e-mail mryan@afcea.org or visit www.afcea.org.

Feb. 24

Washington Technology and Intersystems host the executive briefing, "Learn How to Build the Best E-Site Solutions," at the Fairview Park Marriott, Falls Church, Va. Keynote speaker will be William Corrington of the GartnerGroup. Call Janet Spadola (800) 274-7360, e-mail intersystems@encmarketing.com or visit intersystems.com.

Feb. 28-March 2

The Virtual Private Network Conference and Exposition will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in San Jose, Calif. The conference will focus on how to implement virtual private networks. Call (978) 263-1866 or e-mail hallard@world.std.com.

March 2

Gestalt Systems Inc. hosts a free Microsoft certification seminar. A certified professional will explain how certification will help you and your organization stay ahead of the competition. To be held at Gestalt offices in Vienna, Va. Call Cheryl Mitchell (703) 748-1817 ext. 43, e-mail cheryl@gestalt-sys.com or visit www.gestalt-sys.com.

March 5-10

SHARE Technology Exchange will feature more than 900 sessions and offers networking opportunities with other IT professionals who manage and support complex IBM systems. The three-day exhibition will be held in conjunction with SHARE in Anaheim at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Call Karolyn Farkas (312) 644-6610 ext. 3218, e-mail Karolyn_Farkas@mail.share.org or visit www.anaheim.share.org.

March 6-7

George Washington University Virginia Campus and Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology will host NetCom 21, a telecommunications research workshop, at the school in Ashburn, Va. Call Tanya Russick (703) 726-8304, e-trussick@va.gwu.edu or visit www.seasva.gwu.edu.

March 9

The High Technology Council of Maryland, Howard County Community College and Neighborhood Revitalization Solutions Inc. host "SBIR Bidder's Course and Workshop," a business development seminar for potential SBIR and STTR bidders. To be held at Howard Community College in Columbia, Md. Call John Davis (410) 315-8101, e-mail SBIR@win-sbir.com or visit www.win-sbir.com/course.html.